Joel Hernandez had 32 points and seven rebounds, and LIU Brooklyn shocked New York City rival Wagner 71-61 on Tuesday night to win the Northeast Conference Tournament title and earn its first NCAA Tournament bid in five years.

Blake Francis scored 21 points with five 3-pointers, JoJo Cooper scored 17 with nine assists and Wagner beat Robert Morris 77-64 on Sunday to take sole possession of first place in the Northeast Conference.

Blake Francis scored 19 points, sparked a breakaway run in the second half and Wagner climbed into a first-place tie in the Northeast Conference with Robert Morris, defeating the Colonials 62-49 on Saturday.